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Scotland boss Gordon Strachan and his Northern Ireland counterpart Michael O'Neill say "common sense" should prevail over the ban on teams displaying poppies.

Thirteen years after Premier League relegation, Leeds are top of the table, have a new owner and own their own stadium again. So, asks Phil McNulty, are they on the way back?

We ask if Manchester City's 21 league goals in six games compare to some scoring stats from the past?

Women's football has been "dragged through the mud" following Mark Sampson's sacking as England manager, says ex-goalkeeper Rachel Brown-Finnis.

West Brom defender Gareth McAuley returns for Northern Ireland's final two World Cup qualifiers against Germany and Norway.

Gordon Strachan calls up Leeds United centre-half Liam Cooper to his Scotland squad for next month's games against Slovakia and Slovenia.

Jose Mourinho will face no further action over his dismissal at Southampton on Saturday.

Which player is a "genius"? Who is a "model professional"? Find out in Garth Crooks' team of the week.

Chelsea's Maren Mjelde and Manchester City's Jane Ross feature in the round up of the best of the goals from the opening weekend's games in Womens' Super League 1.